Benefit They're Real vs Magnet: Which Mascara Wins Today?

Oily Eyelids: Which Formula Survives the Day

No competitor tests smudging by skin type, so here is the practical read for these two. Both the original They're Real and the Magnet version are rated for all-day minimal smudge, but oily eyelids are the stress test every mascara faces. The Magnet's formula sets slightly firmer, which gives it a small edge on oily lids; the original's wetter formula can transfer to the brow bone by late afternoon on very oily skin.

The technique matters as much as the formula. If your lids are oily, skip eye cream on the lids in the morning, set the lid with a whisper of translucent powder before mascara, and consider the waterproof-leaning wear of the Magnet for the worst oil days. Blotting the lids once at midday with a tissue prevents the slow migration that ends as panda eyes by evening. For the science of why some formulas never budge, our tubing mascara guide explaining what it is and why it never smudges covers the polymer technology.

Hooded Eyelids: The Transfer Problem

Hooded eyelids get zero dedicated testing, yet transfer to the lid crease is their main mascara failure. With hooded eyes, the lashes touch the brow bone area with every blink, so any formula that stays wet too long stamps itself above the crease. Between these two, the faster-setting option wins: apply one coat, let it set fully before blinking normally, and avoid the second coat until the first is dry.

The practical hooded-eye routine: look down into a mirror while applying, keep coats thin, and let each coat set before the next. The Magnet's curling lift actually helps here, since lifted lashes clear the hood better than straight ones. If transfer persists despite technique, the formula is too slow-setting for your eye shape and a tubing mascara, which sets into water-resistant tubes, is the structural fix.

Heated Lash Curlers and Mascara: The Curl-Hold Combo

Heated curlers get one passing tip everywhere and no real testing, so here is the combination logic. The Magnet mascara already adds lift through its magnetic-core brush, which reduces how much curling you need beforehand. If you use a heated curler, curl first on clean lashes, then apply mascara; applying mascara first and then heating can cook the formula onto the lashes and cause brittleness.

For straight lashes that drop curl by noon, the sequence is: heated curler, one coat of Magnet, let set, optional second coat on the tips only. The original They're Real gives length but less lift, so curler users who choose it should expect to re-curl less but still need the initial curl. Never use a heated curler over wet mascara; the steam generated can damage both the formula and the lashes. For volumizing technique to pair with your curl routine, see our volumizing mascara guide on wands, formulas, and lash tips.

Mascara Over Lash Lifts and Tints

How mascaras perform over lash lifts gets one line in competitor coverage and no wear testing. The good news: both They're Real formulas are safe over lash lifts, since they contain no oils that would break down the lift. The caution is mechanical: lifts make lashes more fragile for the first 48 hours, so skip mascara entirely in that window, then resume gently.

Over a lash tint, mascara adds the definition tint alone cannot give, and the combination is why many lift-and-tint clients still wear mascara daily. Choose the original for length emphasis over the lift's curl, or the Magnet when you want to amplify the lift further. Remove gently at night; the lift investment deserves better than aggressive rubbing. For damage-free removal methods, our makeup removal guide on removing makeup without damage compares techniques by lash-loss impact.